Business Insights

Private business numbers reach record high

There are now a record 5.5 million businesses in the UK private sector, according to official statistics from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

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Workforce changes a concern for UK businesses

A vast number of UK firms are planning significant alterations to their workforce, ranging from mergers and acquisitions to office relocations, management changes and restructuring.

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Shortage of skilled stage damaging SMEs

Nearly three quarters of the nation’s business have considerable plans for expansion in the next two years, according to new research.

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Financial chiefs voice Brexit uncertainty concerns

Key financial figures have warned that uncertainty surrounding Brexit is having a negative impact on business decisions.

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Small business owners devote too much time to admin

Those in charge of small up-coming businesses are spending too much time on financial admin during the early stages of their firm, instead of on growth and product development.

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